ELSEWHERE: The Road (Much, Much) Less Traveled by the Russian Old Believers

The Old Believers is one of the most fascinating, persecuted sects of Christianity in the past century. Literally chased out of Russia, the Old Believers now live in remote Alaska, having made their way all around the globe looking to preserve their way of life in an ever-changing world. Read this beautifully written article and keep your eyes open for the upcoming documentary on the Old Believers.

Nick Rynerson lives in Normal, Illinois (no, seriously). In his free time, He writes, attempts to play mandolin, reads and hangs out with his groovy wife. Nick has a soft spot for any song with a banjo and thinks Bruce Campbell is the best actor on earth. However, he is a terrible golfer and has particular distaste internet controversy . Nick is passionate about the Church, (lower case) orthodoxy and whatever he's been reading about recently.

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